Gray County, TX — March 14, 2025, William McKaig and Richene McKaig were killed in a truck accident at about 11:40 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 40.
Authorities said a 2018 Kia Soul crashed into the back of a disabled 2014 Kenworth semi-truck that had been involved in an earlier accident as dirt and smoke from a nearby wildfire limited visibility. The Kia subsequently was rear-ended by a 2018 Freightliner semi-truck.
Kia driver William McKaig, 67, and passenger Richene McKaig, 73, died at the scene of the crash west of Allenreed, according to authorities.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Gray County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.